Why is my spare wheel so small?

I bought a spare wheel and tyre for my Mazda 3. The normal tyres fitted are 205/60 R16 92V and the recommended temporary spare tyre is specified as T125/70 D16 96M. I knew that the temporary tyre was...

Downsizing from a CLK

We are trading down from our Mercedes-Benz CLK to a smaller car at my wife’s request. We would like four doors, a manual transmission, a diesel engine, a bit of get-up-and-go and more of a hatch back than...

Can you recommend a automatic hatchback?

I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot 308 auto. However, my issue is that most of the...

Can you recommend a large company car?

I spend a lot of time doing motorway driving with my job. Given that I have a wife, three teenage children and a dog, what family/compact exec car would you recommend? Whilst I appreciate I will have...

Need a reliable auto - what do you recommend?

I am looking for a new or nearly new medium sized car. I'm worried about the fluid issue and hesitance in pulling away with a Volkswagen DSG and also concerned about the reliability of the new French auto...

Mazda 3 v SEAT Leon - which car is best?

I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between petrol or diesel. I cover 20,000 miles a year, with...

Buying a small hatchback - which model is best?

Please can you advise the most suitable car for me. I am hoping for reliability in a car for 10 years driving around 8000 miles per annum. A fairly small hatchback would suit and I want a car with a comfortable...

What should I buy - Audi A3 petrol or Mazda3 diesel?

Please could you recommend one of the following two new cars for us: Audi A3 1.4 ACT 150 SE auto or Mazda3 2.2d SE-L auto? Which one would be more reliable and happier to own over the next 10 years? Our...

Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf Mk7 or the new Mazda3?

I am buying a new car - driving experience and fun are important (along with practicality). Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf Mk7 or the new Mazda3?

Mazda diesel or petrol

I have done 90,000 trouble free miles over four years in a Mazda 6 163 hp diesel. I love the way it drives, especially the way the engine responds. I am now retiring and am looking to buy a new Mazda 3...